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520 Fence Rear Pin
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 10:50 am
by mountainbreeze
The pin at the rear of my 520 fence tends to migrate out with use. Typically, I don't notice it until I am cutting a board and it hits the pin. Then I tap it back in and all is good for a while. Is there something I can do to make it stay where it belongs?
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Re: 520 Fence Rear Pin
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 11:36 am
by drl
You'll get a more "eloquent" solution I'm sure but what I would do the next time is shows it's head is to put a drop of CA (superglue) on it and tap it back in flush.
Regards,
Dwight
Re: 520 Fence Rear Pin
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 1:39 pm
by dusty
I suggest that you call Shopsmith and ask them. It may be a warranty issue.
I am unable to determine how the pin is held in place. I suspect it is wedged in under pressure.
Re: 520 Fence Rear Pin
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 2:23 pm
by JPG
IF it IS wedged in, I would suggest BLUE loctite.
What is it's function???
Re: 520 Fence Rear Pin
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 2:27 pm
by dusty
The pin serves as the 'pivot point' for the rear fence lock mechanism.
Re: 520 Fence Rear Pin
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 2:30 pm
by JPG
Best be Careful with Whatever sticky stuff is tried!
Re: 520 Fence Rear Pin
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 6:55 pm
by mbcabinetmaker
Bill I used red loctite on one of mine. Now it stays put. Not very likely you would ever need to remove it.
Re: 520 Fence Rear Pin
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 11:23 pm
by mountainbreeze
I'll try the loctite. Thanks to all for the suggestions.